The Urban Session

OMG!  (that is teen text language for Oh my...well...ya know) I have been wanting to do an urban session just like this for some time now.  Then I was introduced to this lovely teen and it just had to be done.  Isn't "C" the perfect subject for this look?   No, these are not your mama's senior pictures.  This is current, edgy, hard and little bit rock-n-roll.  I am breaking out of my usual routine and digging the results!  Who knew a beautiful girl could make rust, scrap metal, broken down shacks and a laundrymat look sooooo good??  You rock, "C".  

Studio Mini Sessions

In His Image Photography by Julie now has a studio!!!  I finally got all the equipment, backdrops, props, etc. together to offer indoor studio work to my clients.  I am hosting a few kick off days with awesome deals for those who want to help me try out the new digs!  

These Studio Mini Sessions are 15 minute spots designed for photographing 1 child and getting some classic, sweet shots in no time.  The session fee is $25 which includes the digital negative of your favorite shot.  You will have a 7 day ordering period when all CDs, 5 x 7s, 8 x 10s and wallets will be HALF PRICE!!!  Can you feel the love?  I am so excited to celebrate this milestone in my business.

If you have friends who want to book together, you can host a Portrait Party in the studio.  We'll set aside one entire morning just for  your group!  Get 5 of your friends to book and as the host, your session will be free PLUS 2 additional digital negatives.  

Contact me at juliestaley@mac.com for one of these sweet spots.

Thursday, Feb. 26- 10-12:00

Tuesday, March 3- 10-12:00

Thursday, March 5- 10-12:00

Thursday, March 12- 10- 12:00    Sorry...BOOKED

Calling all Babies!!

I am so excited to announce my first mini sessions of 2009.  During the month of February, all 30 minute baby sessions will include one of my Bits and Pieces Baby Collages!!  All for only $175!  Newborns through 18 months works best for these precious collages.  Don't worry, the studio will be nice and warm too so we can get lots of great shots of that beautiful baby skin  :)  Call or e-mail me at juliestaley@mac.com to book your session today.

Bits and Pieces

I started designing these new Bits and Pieces collages for parents to admire the many precious parts of their little ones.  Baby Stella was the perfect model to show them off to my clients!  They are 20 x 20 collages printed on heavy-weight matboard and ready to frame.  These keepsakes are truly unique with customizable text and colors so they will coordinate perfectly with your baby's nursery.  These make wonderful gifts for grandparents too. Couldn't you just eat her with a spoon??

Oh Baby!

Talk about a handsome family! With parents this attractive, good looks were all in the genes for Baby S. This little one will celebrate her 1st birthday this month so we celebrated with some great photos. I know Mom and Dad will love these images. Those eyes....those chubby cheeks.....those sweet little piggies.... Turns out this Mom and I met briefly about 3 years ago and she put the pieces together. What a small world after all :) Great to see you again and enjoy the sneak peeks!

Editing Effects

Post-production editing creates so many different effects that it is hard to narrow down favorites.  I often give clients several versions of the same shot since they all seem very individual and unique.  I will showcase below a few examples of editing techniques which enhance and sometimes change the entire mood of a photo.  Did I mention how much I loved photographing this bride?  

Original color with black vignette

Vanilla/brown color wash

Increased digital noise with black vignette

Increased digital noise with white vignette

Vanilla/brown wash with black vignette

Vanilla/brown wash with white vignette


Black and white

Vanilla/brown wash with black vignette


Original image


Selective color with white vignette plus increased noise

Cinderella beautiful

Doesn't the lovely "A" look like something out of a fairy tale on that staircase?  She was stunning.  I can't wait to photograph her again alongside her groom at their March wedding.  I am so pleased with all of our work today.  I apologize, blog readers, for the crazy amount of pictures but she was such a beautiful subject that I couldn't decide on just a few favorites.   Strangely, I ended up with just one glass slipper in my camera bag when I got home....hmmm......now who could this belong to?